Haven High School
CLASS OF 2007 HAS ACHIEVED MUCH SUCCESS
Normally, there is a single person who is the number one academic student in a graduating class. Not so for the Class of 2007. Eight of the 59 graduating seniors achieved a perfect 4.0 grade average for their four years at HHS. The entire class also reached some lofty goals by having almost have of the students (28 out of 59) having a 3.5 GPA or higher. The class also had the distinction of having three graduates, Patrick Miller, Lindsey Russell and Michael Reichenberger, being designated by the Kansas Board of Regents of Kansas ATC Scholars. Having one in a class is considered very rare but having three almost never happens. During the academic awards assembly on May 7, 137 scholarships were awarded to this class. Dollar amount exceeded $100,000.
HAVEN WILCATS PLACE 5 TH IN NATIONAL LIFESMARTS COMPETITION
The Haven High School team of Michael Reichenberger, Travis Stoll, Patrick Miller, Josh Nisly and Joshua Enfield won the Kansas Competition earlier this year and earned the trip to Orlando to face 30 state champions where they placed fifth.
LifeSmarts is designed to be a program that teaches teens to be smart and responsible citizens as well as better decision-makers and savvy consumers. The competition is a game show format where students answer questions from five focus areas: personal finance, health and safety, environment, technology and consumer rights and responsibilities. CONGRATULATIONS TEAM.
FACULTY & STAFF RETIREES INCLUDES LONG TIME EMPLOYEES.
Four long time employees and faculty will be moving on at the end of this school year. Principal Terry Fehrenbach has resigned as principal after serving on the faculty for 30 years, the last nine as Principal. He also served three years as Assistant Principal as well as eighteen years teaching and coaching. Nancy Murphy, a main stay on the administrative staff for the past 29 years, will be leaving at the end of the school year. Science students will no longer have the opportunity to learn from one of Haven High’s finest teachers, Mr. Paul Regier. Paul has been with the school for the past 27 years. Shelly Tull, a teacher in the Algebra and Calculus curriculum will be leaving after eight years. Shelly plans to move to Topeka and tentatively plans to continue teaching in those subjects. BEST WISHES AND GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR OUSTANDING SERVICE TO HAVENHIGH SCHOOL.
NOTE Much of the information provided in this newsletter on the following pages has been taken from the Haven USD 312 web site, a project designed by the students. If you have internet access you can visit this site at www.havenschools.com. Click on High School and you will see excellent pictures and other information on the school and its activities, programs and other information.
WILDCAT SPORTS
BARFIELD SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT WITH UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
After an outstanding athletic career in all sports, Isiah Barfield has signed a national letter of intent to attend the University of Kansas on a football scholarship in the fall of 2007. During his playing days at Haven, he received all star recognition for the past three years. Isiah attended a KU football camp in Wichita last year and immediately drew the attention of coaches, including head Coach Mangino, and was offered a scholarship based on his outstanding performance at the camp. Although not determined, Isiah can contribute in many ways to the KU program in punt and kick-off returns, wide receiver and defensive back. GOOD LUCK, ISIAH. WE WILL BE WATCHING FOR YOU ON TV.
Coached by Michael Hunter, the Wildcat boys played in the tough MCAA league and won 6 and lost 14 this past year. Barfield led the team and was an outstanding performer during the season. He was selected to the first team all league, first team Reno County and all area 2 nd team. Barfield will be missed in 2007-2008 season but Kai Ezell and Jordon Drake, both sophomores, will return and the Wildcats will have more experience in other areas.
GIRLS HAD A GREAT YEAR WITH A 13-8 RECORD
The Haven girls had a very good year but didn’t get to the state tournament as hoped. They did advance to the sub-state semifinals but were defeated by Garden Plain. Morgan Skomal was selected all league first team. Sophomores Paula Stuckey and Becky Achilles were all league honorable mention.
GIRLS SOFTBALL CAPTURES THIRD PLACE AT STATE
Coach Marty Neinstedt and the Wildcat softball team had an outstanding year with a record of 22-3 and competed in the state tournament on May 25 in Manhattan . The Wildcats won their first game at state by a close 2-1 score over perennial powerhouse, Wellsville. They lost in the semi-finals to Silver Lake but had an exciting comeback win over Wichita Independent 11-10 to take 3 rd place.. Led by their outstanding pitcher, Erin Schmidt, and the hitting of Velda Miller (.569) and Paula Stuckey (.380), the Wildcats mowed down their opponents to such scores as 14-0 and 16-0. “While there were many outstanding players, it was a totally team effort,” said Coach Nienstedt. Many of the players from this year’s team, including pitcher sophomore Erin Schmidt, will be back. Hayley Hunsberger has signed a letter of intent to play at Pratt Community College next year.
Isiah Barfield and Ross Kelsy have qualified for the state 3A meet in Wichita on May 25-26, both in the 100 meter sprint event. Barfield will also participate in the triple jump. Kelsey came in second in the 100 meter and the 4 X 100 relay team, an outstanding team the entire year, came in 3 rd.
For the girls, Emily Ostlund had an outstanding year in the javelin and discus competition. She won first in the javelin and 5th in the discus at the state meet. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL.
WRESTLING TEAM HAS STATE MEDAL WINNER. & LEAGUE CHAMPION
Marshall Manning, wrestling in the 171 weight class, captured the league championship and placed fourth at the state meeting. “ Marshall worked very hard and was in outstanding physical condition and it proved to be the factor in his performance,’ state Coach David Corns. The overall 13 member team was 5 and 11 during the year but had some outstanding wins such as Wichita East by a score of 36-15.
HUNSBERGER AND BARFIELD NOMINATED FOR HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN AWARD
Hayley Hunsberger and Isiah Barfield, seniors at Haven High School, have been honored with a nomination for the prestigious Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. The collegiate Heisman Trophy celebrates the achievements of the nations’ top high school seniors both in and out of the classroom. Principal Fehrenbach nominated these two leaders for their academic aptitude, athletic talent and exceptional commitment to their school and community.
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Brad Shores, John Phillips and Scott Hay again have provided an outstanding music program for HHS students that includes, marching band, concert band, jazz band, Wildcat singers, chorale group, strings, steel drums and a special group, the Trash Cats.
Under the direction of Brad Shores and John Phillips, the Wildcat marching band performed at athletic events, special competitions such as the Andover and Haven marching festivals. In addition, the band took a trip to Kansas City where they participated in the Music in the Park program. The band received a I or I- rating at all events. The concert band provided concerts on several occasions with the December 14 concert being one of their biggest events. The Steel Drum Band participated in the Carnival of Steel at Richmond College in Dallas. As in other years the Trash Cats were in big demand with performance at the National Junior College basketball tournament, Haven Fall Festival and numerous school activities.
The Wildcat Singers, a twenty member group that is selected through auditions, presented a number of concerts during their year. As we reported in our last newsletter, their annual Christmas banquet on December 16 at the high school commons area was a great success. They turned the commons into a banquet hall, featuring live dinner music played on a baby grand piano. Dinner started at 6:30 with the Wildcat Singers performance following in the school’s auditorium. The Singers also had numerous other concerts including Hesston College, Bethany College, Wichita State University, the state chorale festival in Century II in Wichita and a trip to St. Louis.
HAVEN CHORALE SINGERS PARTICIPATED IN REGIONAL AND STATE EVENTS
The Haven High Chorale group participated in 9 events including concerts at Friends University, Wichita State and Bethany as well as their winter concert on December 18. I Ratings were received at all competitions and demonstrated the outstanding chorale programs being provided by Scott Hay.
Debate Coach Travis Roberts had nineteen team members competing in the debate program representing Haven with fourteen members receiving letters for their participation. The team placed second at the league MCAA meet with the four speaker team of Anita Miller, Monica Schmidt and Michael Reichenberger placing first in their competition. Overall the team competed in 9 tournaments and had 9 medalists.
The Forensics team consisting of 23 members participated in fourteen events and placed fifth at the league competition with several outstanding performances. Michael Reichenberger placed first in extemporaneous Speaking and second in Informative Speaking. Monica Schmidt was 5 th in Extemporaneous and fourth in oration while Sara Beachy placed first in Informative Speaking.
Under the direction of Linda Morgan, the students were very successful at the annual Art Exhibit at Fort Hays University on April 18. Thirteen students participated and won 25 awards at the event. The art program provides instruction in jewelry and ceramics, drawing and painting, 2D & 3D Design and computer design.
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HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL INTERIM PROGRAM
MARCH 19-23, 2007
The interim project is in its seventh year of existence for the HHS students. The purpose of the project is to provide students with the exposure to the variety of opportunities not possible in the traditional classroom setting. Students were required to select a subject area upon which they will focus. Students chose from four options: Topic-Based Projects, Career Exploration and Mentoring, Community Service or Independent Study. While the grade for the project will not affect grade point average, it is a requirement for graduation. It is approved by the Board of Education and students must have four credits of Interim Project to graduate from HHS. This year’s subjects were:
A Window into History Exploring Space and Solar System
All the World’s a Stage Golf & Golf Course Management
America at War Independent Study
Cannes Film Festival Landscape Design
Careers & Opportunities in Sports Scrap booking III
Career Exploration Set Design
Careers in Math & Science Singing in St. Louis
Children’s Theater Production Washington D. C. Trip
Community Service Project Zoos in Central Kansas
Eco-Campout Chickasaw Natl Rec Area
WHERE ARE THEY NOW
Members have asked that we include some information on past graduates who are members and “Where Are They Now?” kind of “stuff” We published our initial information in our newsletter in December. If you have not received a form, we have included one with this newsletter. Following is personal information we have received since that time.
1948 Herb Reimer: Loveland, Colorado. Attended Hutch Juco, B. A. from Southwestern College in Winfield with Masters Degree from Colorado University. Teacher, counselor, Director of Guidance and executive Director of Pupil Service in Thompson School District in Loveland. Kiwanian of theYear and Distinguished Lt. Governor in Kiwanis International. Best memories of High School was beating Buhler in Basketball as a senior.
1953 Shere L. Beltz Munsey: Hutchinson. Legal Secretary, property management in Albuquerque, real estate sales, director of credit for a gypsum/wallboard management firm. Best memories of high school was senior trip and graduation
1954 Rebecca Hoskinson Berg: State College, PA. Worked for Kansas Power & Light, Vet. Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stitch In Time and Joanne Fabrics. Clyde Berg, husband, deceased, was faculty member at Penn State University.
1956 Carole Schoonover Harris: Great Bend. BS in Elementary Education, Emporia State University, Masters from Arkansas St. University, Jonesboro, Ark. Teacher for 5 years in primary grades. Spent 30 years as Director of Share & Care Pre-School in Great Bend.. Best memories: Dances after football games in gym. Mt. Hope boys came—I married one 50 years ago--Tasmanian Queen. Received many music awards under J. Q Dodge.
1958 Orval Yoder: Newton. Worked for Hesston Corporation-Hay & Forage Division for 42 years. Started in 1958 and retired in 2000. Remembers state championship in 55 and taking woodworking class from Coach Albright. Also was in musical groups that received I ratings.
1958: Joyce Kohlenberg Buller: Jeanerette, Louisiana. BS in Education from Southwestern Louisiana State. Classroom teacher in middle school and gifted 1-8 grades.
1958. Jerry Haines: Lampe, Missouri. Bachelor of Music from Bethany. Taught music for 3 years. Insurance adjuster, owner of Stonehouse Woodworks and Stone House Builders in Lampe. Remembers state championship in 1955 and all league crowns in 1958—football, basketball, track, forensics, debate.
1958 Sharon Mount Haines: Lampe, Missouri. Attended Bethany College. Office manager for Swiss Villa Amphitheater, manager business and community development, Table Rock Lake Area Chamber of commerce Kimberling City, MO. Remembers the basketball games with gym full to the rafters and leading the team on the floor as a cheerleader.
1960: Kathleen Schmidt Trapp. Haven. Graduated from grace Hospital School Nursing in 1963. Practicing RN in Hutchinson, Salina, North KC, Mo, Omaha, NE, Bethlehem PA, Chester, Ill and Conrad, CA. 35 years in nursing, ICU and CCU. Past President of Haven Chamber of Commerce and Board of Directors of Hospice of Reno County. Presently manages Whitetail Acres Bed & Breakfast near Haven. Remembers great teachers, music programs and going on activity bus to games, especially the Dodge City Tournament.
1964: Sally Coberly-Gaithersburg MD. BA in Political Science from KSU in 1970; Master of Urban & Regional Planning and PHD both from Southern California. Has served as research asst, Professor, USC. Director of Public Policy Washington Business Group on Health from 1991-2000 and currently as Deputy Director, National Health Policy Forum, George Washington University in Washington D. C. Remembers all of the great music programs and the forensics. Received many I ratings for poetry readings.
1964: Lois Schmidt Wagoner. Clarinda, Iowa. Received BS in Elementary Education from Concordia University, Seward, NE. Taught for 32 years as an elementary teacher-5 th grade. Spent 31 years in the South Page School District in College Springs, Iowa. Remembers the caring and supportive teachers such as Mrs. Beal, Allen, Mr. Peitsch, Coach Wright and others . Also enjoyed publishing the school news each week. Pep assemblies are still a good memory.
ALL SCHOOL REUNION
HHS ALUMNI ANNUAL MEETING
October 12, 2007
The following is general outline of the activities for the all school reunion. There may be some changes but this is the general format.
1. Following registrations, alumni will be provided a reception area. Also you can visit classes, if you would like. High School tours will also be available until 3. Tables will be available to display memorabilia (scrap books, old school pictures, etc) in the reception area.
d. 4:00-5:30--Alumni Visitation in general reception area or in specific rooms, if requested (i. e. Classes with reunions __47,57,62,67,77 and others if necessary)
FALL FESTIVAL GENERAL SCHEDULE-TENTATIVE
October 13, 2007
THEME: COME HOME TO HAVEN 2007
7-9:30 Haven Chamber Pancake and sausage breakfast-Senior Center
10:00 Stage Entertainment begins. Food vendors open for business, rides for kids, craft show opens (Old high school gym or downtown-location to be determined), opening round of horseshoe tournament.
10: HHS Alumni Reception-Senior Center-Sponsored and hosted by class of 57
Noon Traditional Congregational Church lunch
1:30 Parade—Will have over 300 Shriners and approximately 80 other floats and participants.
2:15 Haven Games—pie eating contest, husband calling contest, wheelbarrow races (Man & wife), bed races (Youth and Adults), free throw contests for young, youth and adults—other games to be arranged
3:15 Resume stage entertainment
4:00 Special Event at Scott Stuff—To be announced
5:00 Hamburger Feed
5:30 Kids Pedal Event
6:00 Talent Show Semi Finals
7:30 Talent Show Finals
8:00 Community Street Dance
9:30 Fireworks
11:00 End of Festivities
HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
P. O. Box 261, Haven, KS 67543
BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCES
NAME: ____________________________________________Year Graduated______
ADDRESS:__________________________________________
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SPOUSE NAME:_____________________________________
FAMILY INFORMATION: (CHILDREN-WIFE’S HOMETOWN/AREA)______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
DID YOU ATTEND ANY COLLEGES AFTER GRADUATING FROM HAVEN HIGH ? IF YES, PLEASE LIST ANY DEGREES YOU RECEIVED. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WHAT JOBS/CAREER POSITIONS HAVE YOU HAD????_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
HAVE YOU RECEIVED ANY SPECIAL AWARDS AND RECOGNITION FOR YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS SINCE LEAVING HAVEN HIGH?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
WHAT IS ONE YOUR BEST MEMORIES OF YOUR DAYS AT HAVEN HIGH?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
DID YOU AND/OR YOUR CLASS RECEIVE ANY SPECIAL AWARDS DURING YOUR DAYS AT HAVEN HIGH??? ( For example—state champions in a sport, special musical, drama or forensics, etc)
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WOULD IT BE OK IF WE INSERTED INFORMATION IN OUR FUTURE NEWSLETTERS CONCERNING THE INFORMATION YOU HAVE PROVIDED:
______________Yes, I would agree to sharing my information with others
______________No, I would prefer to keep this confidential in our HHS Alumni files
MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT
We do not have addresses for the following classes: 61, 65, 66, 68, 70, 73, 75, 78, 79, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 90-99 (except 95, 2000-2006 (Except 2002). If you are in one of these classes or know someone who is, please contact us and help us with addresses.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
If you haven’t renewed your membership for this year, please complete the following form :
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL APPLICATION
Please renew my membership in the Haven High School Alumni Association
(NOTE: Return form to HHS Alumni Association, P. O. Box 261 , Haven , KS 67543 )
_____$12 for Individual_____$20 for Family (Both spouses HHS Graduates)
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HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Principal Tracy Giddens
Asst Principal Jerry Higgins
Athletic Director Marty Neinstedt
Office Staff Doni Meyer, Arlene Laughlin and Jamie Schmidt
Address:
500 East 5 th
Haven, KS 67543
Telephone: 620-465-2585, Email: Principal: tgiddens@havenschools.com, staff: dmeyer@havenschools.com
HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
President/Director Harland Priddle
Vice President/Director Kathy Trapp
Treasurer/Director Betty Albright
Director Nancy Morgan
Director Marilyn Hurst
Director Jim Hayes
Director Bill Romig
Director Verla Swindler
THINGS TO DO WHILE YOU ARE IN HAVEN FOR THE REUNION
HAVEN:
Haven Day Tour (In the planning stages): Arrive a day early and take a day trip around Haven. This will visit such places as Whitetail Acres Bed & Breakfast, Indian Creek Bison Ranch, JP Alpaca Farm, Scott Stuff Country Store, Haven manufacturing firms, touring downtown area, a historical tour around town, see new residential areas and other sites in Haven.
HUTCHINSON ATTRACTIONS AND MUSEUMS
KansasUndergroundSaltMuseum in Hutchinson. 1 mile north of US 50 and Yoder Road intersection.(Tel: 620-662-1184)
The only such museum in the United States. Just opened in May and has tours available. Group is taken to salt mine area—approximately 650 feet below ground and given tour of mine area and view historical areas of the mine development. Reservations required.
Tour the Kansas Cosmosphere, 100 North Plum-Tel: 1-800-397-0330
This world class facility has exhibits of the U.S. Space program include actual space modules, space suits and other exhibits. Also visit the Imax Theater, view the Apollo 13 spacecraft, SR 91 aircraft (high flying intelligence gathering plane) and other unique exhibits and facilities.
Enjoy a day or some time at the Dillon Nature Center, 3002 East 30 th-Tel: 620-663-7411